De Rerum Natura by Lucretius

1. What is the primary theme of 'De Rerum Natura'?

A) The nature of humanity
B) The importance of religion
C) The inevitability of fate
D) The nature of the universe

2. How does Lucretius describe the universe?

A) As a reflection of human perception
B) As a fixed and unchanging entity
C) As composed of atoms and void
D) As a creation of gods

3. What does Lucretius assert about the existence of gods?

A) They do not intervene in the universe
B) They are embodiments of nature
C) They created the universe out of chaos
D) They control every aspect of life

4. Which of the following does Lucretius NOT attribute to the gods?

A) The order of the cosmos
B) Creation of the universe
C) Human morality
D) The beauty of nature

5. What does Lucretius argue is the root cause of social conflict?

A) Anxiety and fear of loss
B) Differences in opinion
C) Poverty
D) Religion

6. What does Lucretius say about love?

A) It is always rewarding
B) It is purely biological
C) It is the greatest virtue
D) It can lead to turmoil and pain

7. What role do senses play in Lucretius's philosophy?

A) They are a means to acquire knowledge
B) They are irrelevant
C) They are misleading and deceptive
D) They should be ignored

8. In which poetic form is 'De Rerum Natura' written?

A) Free verse
B) Couplets
C) Iambic pentameter
D) Hexameter

9. What concept is introduced by Lucretius to explain the movement of atoms?

A) The swerve
B) Magnetic attraction
C) Divine intervention
D) The push and pull

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